Change in vax duration worries senior citizens DECCAN CHRONICLE.
Updated May 16, 2021, 9:01 am IST
The new guideline has got many of them calling their doctors to check whether they have the required immunity or would require 1 more dose
Senior citizens must not worry. They must follow safety protocols despite vaccination as that is important and not give up. Representational image
Hyderabad: Senior citizens who have taken both doses of Covisheild vaccine in six to eight weeks are worried if they have immunity against Covid-19 after the revision of duration by the Union health ministry to 12 to 16 weeks.
The new guideline has got many of them calling their doctors to check whether they have the required immunity or would require one more dose of the vaccine. Many of them are worried whether they are protected as they ventured out to super markets, bazaars and neighbourhoods for shopping and walks. It is only the last few days of lockdown that they have not moved
Many are taking vitamins, antibiotics, and steroids based on prescriptions which are being circulated through messages and social media. (Representative photo)
HYDERABAD: Apart from the second wave of infections, doctors are now concerned over many taking to vitamins, antibiotics, and steroids based on prescriptions which are being circulated through messages and social media.
Doctors fear long-term use of such medication can pose a bigger problem post-pandemic as indiscriminate use is not only causing side-effects but might also interfere with future treatment of other ailments.
Instances of toxicity are being reported as a result of people taking vitamin-D for months. In many cases, side-effects like digestive problems, diarrhoea and others which are similar to Covid-19 symptoms can be seen.
CII donated oxygen concentrator to Divisional Railway Hospital in Mysuru ANI | Updated: May 13, 2021 21:05 IST
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], May 13 (ANI): Amid the massive surge in COVID-19 cases, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru on Thursday donated an oxygen concentrator to the Divisional Railway Hospital of South Western Railway.
An official press release stated that the CII Chairman Pavan Ranga and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rangsons, LLP, handed over a 10 LPM (Liters Per Minute) oxygen concentrator to Divisional Railway Manager Rahul Agarwal.
Divisional Railway Hospital Chief Medical Superintendent Dr G S Ramachandra and Divisional Security Commissioner Thomas John were present on the occasion on Thursday.